QUEZON CITY (MindaNews/05 July) — Two cases have been filed against me, along with the other members of the Government Peace Panel, and other personalities involved in the peace process. The first one is a criminal case for treason (at
MANILA (MindaNews/10 September) — The deprivation and sacrifice that the fast of Ramadan instills in Muslims from all walks of life last for thirty days, from one new moon to the next, punctuated by a full moon in mid-month. Between
Friday, 10 September — As we end our Ramadan reflections, remember that the best reflection is that which our mind holds with our heart. We write it as manifestation on paper and we imbibe it as attestation of the soul.
Thursday, 9 September — Eid ul-Fitr is not the end of the fast because there will be more fasts and more months of Ramadan to come. The Eid is a celebration in the struggle to renew one’s life and cleanse
Tuesday, 7 September — Under the principle that men and women are equal but different from each other, Shari’ah gives each their commensurate rights and obligations. Eventually, they are judged by GOD, not by their sex, but by their fulfillment
Monday, 06 September — Bearing pains, trials or disappointments without complaint is patience, and persisting on an undertaking in spite opposition, discouragements or counter-influence is perseverance. Combining both is patient perserverance. GOD calls it sabr and rewards the man who
Sunday, 05 September — We talk in words, about concepts and principles; but we accomplish in action, through good work and righteous deeds. We cannot really say we succeeded as a religious faithful, if we have not followed and performed
Tuesday, 31 August — Let us reflect on, and anticipate the Night of Power [Lailatu l-Qadr] by remembering that one night of revealed knowledge is better than a thousand months [alfi shahrin] of ignorance. Let us ponder on the lessons
Sunday, 29 August — There is a direct and very obvious correlation between seeking GOD and being blessed; yet we don’t always see it when we are enjoying our blessings. As we seek GOD we are blessed; and as we
Saturday, 28 August — In the days of prophets, GOD gave his Mercy through His Revelations and His Messengers. Nowadays, when GOD dispenses favors, He does so through providential events and acts of men. Remember then: The task you discharge
Friday, 27 August — The best relationship for two people is that of two minds complementing each other, two souls uplifting one another, and two destinies intertwined in the service of GOD. (Mehol K. Sadain)
Wednesday, 25 August — Death is like a shadow that trails us wherever we go. Hence, before we sleep we beseech GOD to take our soul in His Mercy and to return it with His Protection; and when we awake,
Tuesday, 24 August — The Straight Path is not just a path; it is a Way of Life. [Ang Daang Matuwid ay di lang isang landas; ito’y isang Paraan ng Pamumuhay.] …”Ihdina s-Siraatal Mustaqeem.” [Holy Qur’an, 1:6] [“Guide us to
Monday, 23 August — Prayer and fasting symbolize a movement from the outside world into our inner sanctum: the superconscious mind that links us to the Universal Mind. In both, we silence our physical senses so we can listen to
